@joecarlsonshow Also, unlike a local substation that actually powers your house, a data center drains local water and power to serve global clients. It strains the regional grid and spikes local utility rates while providing almost zero permanent jobs. That’s the real reason people push back.
@joecarlsonshow Fair point on zoning, but the "empty Texas" idea ignores physical reality. You can't just drop a data center in a desert. They need massive power grids, millions of gallons of water, and thick fiber backbones which generally only exist near cities.